We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with expertise in Python, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Automation, and Data Science to develop and support scalable automation solutions that improve system reliability, operational efficiency, and business performance. The role will focus on building Python-based automation tools, enhancing observability, analysing reliability data, and supporting merchandising-related business processes across enterprise platforms.
In this role, you will:
· Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automation solutions to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and scalability across enterprise applications.
· Build automation tools and workflows that reduce manual effort, streamline operational processes, and improve service availability.
· Analyse system reliability metrics, application performance data, and operational trends to identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
· Collaborate with SRE, Engineering, and Operations teams to implement monitoring, alerting, and incident management solutions.
· Develop and enhance observability capabilities using metrics, logs, and traces to support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimisation.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
· 8+ years of software development, automation engineering, SRE, or platform engineering experience.
· Strong hands-on experience in Python development, including automation frameworks, APIs, data processing, and scripting.
· Experience with Site Reliability Engineering practices, including monitoring, alerting, observability, incident management, and operational excellence.
· Good understanding of data science concepts, data analysis, statistical modelling, and predictive analytics.
· Experience working with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, Splunk, Dynatrace, ELK, or similar platforms.
These will help you stand out
· Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
· Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and container technologies.
· Experience with machine learning libraries and advanced analytics tools.
· Experience supporting large retail, e-commerce, or merchandising platforms.
· Relevant certifications in Python, Cloud Technologies, DevOps, SRE, or Data Science.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Total compensation - We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 60300– CAD 95500 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
- Mesures d’adaptation: Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation raisonnable pour effectuer une recherche d’emploi ou poser une candidature, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] avec votre demande et vos coordonnées.
- L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.











